Making An Impact
Explore all our majors
Gain a better understanding of each of Gatton’s majors and discover the vast amount of career opportunities within each field.
Find what drives you
Learn to develop your personal strengths and leadership style through involvement in curricular activities and service-learning initiatives.
Surround yourself with support
Connect with a community that has your back as you transition into your first year of college. Engage with Gatton faculty, staff, and resources that are there to help you achieve your wildest ambitions.
Expand your reach
Understand the importance of professional development and networking through a series of workshops and company site visits.
Phase 1 - Fall |
Phase 2 - Spring |
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Business Enterprise Paths |
Explore |
Engage |
Excel |
Experience |
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Focus |
Major Exploration & Entrepreneurial Discovery |
Advising Support & Mentoring |
Leadership & Service |
Career Exploration & Professionalism |
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Benefits |
Confidence in major selection and future career path |
Established network and connection to key resources / people |
Better understanding of individual strengths and ways to apply them |
Increased professional presence and exposure to real world business environments |
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Leadership Competencies |
Leadership
Career Management
Global Intercultural Fluency
Critical Thinking Problem Solving
Oral / Written Communications
Teamwork & Collaboration
Digital Technology
Professionalism & Work Ethic |
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Connected Course: UK 101 |
Connected Course: B&E 150 |
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Your New Home
All students who participate in the Business Enterprise Learning Community will reside in Jewell Hall located in the north campus neighborhood. Opened in 2014, Jewell Hall was named for Frances Jewell McVey, former assistant professor of English at UK and former dean of women at UK from 1921-1932. Jewell Hall has the 2-bedroom and 2 person suite room types and is the only residence hall with a rooftop terrace.
Specialty Courses
Students who participate in the Business Enterprise LLP will be required to enroll in the corresponding business section of the UK101: Freshman Orientation course for the fall semester. In addition, students will also be enrolled in B&E150: Business Career Exploration for the Spring Semester. The purpose of this course is to allow students to discover potential career paths of Gatton majors by participating in exploration activities and utilizing resources provided by our college’s Graham Office of Career Management.
Eligibility
The Business Enterprise Learning Community is a first-year program for declared business students who are interested in pursuing careers in one of the academic disciplines within the Gatton College: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, or the exploratory business tack.
